Advisory: Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 12A or equivalent skills; this course is included in the Voice Class Applied Performance family of activity courses.

Grade Type: Letter Grade, the student may select Pass/No Pass

Not Repeatable.

FHGE: Non-GE Transferable: CSU/UC

4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter)

Student Learning Outcomes -

A successful student will understand and apply more advanced methods of vocal production.

The successful student will apply proper singing techniques to public performance.

Description -

A continuation at the advanced level of MUS 13B with increased emphasis on more advanced and subtle concepts of vocal production. Emphasis on understanding and managing vocal passaggios, expansion of vocal styles to include classical and/or complex musical theatre repertoire. Small ensembles of duets or trio's with independent vocal lines and full communication of character will be introduced. Emphasis on ensemble building and collaboration with accompanist.

Course Objectives -

The student will be able to:

Sing throughout their entire vocal range with support, resonance, management of the passaggio.

Describe the vocal passaggio's in general, techniques for management and where those passaggi are for the student.

Describe and demonstrate correct vocal technique including a song from classical repertoire in Italian, French or German.

Develop a character analysis describe the arc of that character in a complex musical theatre song or an opera aria.

Recognize correct technique in other singers through evaluation and discussion of their vocal production in more advanced repertoire, including complex musical theatre and opera.

Develop the ability to sing ensembles, duets or trio as assigned with sense of ensemble and rehearsal technique and practices.

Recognize and describe the contributions of song literature studied.

Apply all characteristics of technique, musicianship, and text communication studied at an advanced level in performance.

Special Facilities and/or Equipment -

Song and pedagogical materials as assigned during class; access to a piano.

Repertoire for the course will be chosen from a wide range of vocal literature from classical through contemporary at the instructor's discretion so that the student will successfully be able to develop in their vocal skills.

Disciplines -

Music

Method of Instruction -

Lecture and demonstration, individual and group singing, discussion, listening examples and attendance of vocal performances.